The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 50.
Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

OPEN/EJECT lever

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press

Access lamp

If you force the Memory Stick Duo into the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

Window

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction.
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a Memory Stick Duo (Continued)
To eject a Memory Stick Duo
Lightly push the Memory Stick Duo in once.
When the access lamp is lit or ashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Make sure that the Memory Stick Duo does not pop up and drop off when inserting and removing it from your camcorder.
Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover
Installing the supplied microphone
Install the supplied XLR adaptor and microphone. You can receive the desired audio quality.
1 Attach the XLR adaptor to the
accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR adaptor.
2 Connect the plug of the XLR
adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of the camcorder.
3 Attach the wind screen to the

microphone.

4 Loosen the microphone holder
screw and open the cover.
5 Place the microphone into the
holder with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw.
6 Connect the plug of the
microphone to the INPUT1 connector.
7 Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to
MIC or MIC ATT. When the selector is set to MIC ATT, you can reduce the volume by about 20dB. Set the +48V switch to ON.

Image delete button (74) Tape playback select button (23) Previous/Next image button (23) Index screen display button (23) Image protection mark (74) Print mark (75)
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Indicators when you made changes
You can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 62) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.

Upper left Upper right

i.LINK connection (33, 71, 72) Slide show (52) LCD backlight off (14)

Center

Indicator Meaning
NightShot (24) Super NightShot (47) Color Slow Shutter (47) Bottom Center

Meaning

PictBridge connecting (75) Warning (98)

Upper left

Indicator

Bottom

Recording format (57) EXT SUR MIC (59) AUDIO MODE (58)*
AE SHIFT (45) WB SHIFT (46) Picture effect (53) Digital effect (53) 4-channel microphone recording standard (92) Continuous photo recording (49) Recording mode (57)* Self-timer recording (48) WIDE SELECT (58)* Interval photo recording (54) Flash light (46)

CH1 CH2

Manual focus (25) PROGRAM AE (43) Sharpness (44)
Backlight (25) White balance (44) SteadyShot off (48) Zebra (47) TELE MACRO (25) CAMERA COLOR (45) Zoom ring (24)
Recording level meter (59)

Upper right

Shutter speed (45) CONV. LENS (48) PEAKING (46)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format.
HDV input/DV input (72) HDV output/DV output (33, 71)
Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Touch
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
END SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch
60min END SEARCH EXECUTING

STBY 00:00:00:00

00:00:00:00

CANCEL

Touch here to cancel the operation.
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.
The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has nished.
END SEARCH will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up, select the [END SEARCH] shortcut in Personal Menu (p. 38).

Remote Commander

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 27). To change the battery, see page 114.

1800 4300

2400 5500

12000 30000
* The image size is xed as follows: Images recorded with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE are when in HDV format or DVCAM (DV) format (16:9), and when in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3). Images recorded with the POWER switch set to PLAY/EDIT are when in HDV format, when in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9), and when in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3). The number of recordable pictures is shown in the table. [FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the bottom. When using the Memory Stick Duo made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment.
Approximate image size of a picture (kB)

4:3 picture

640 480

FORMAT

Memory Stick Duo has been formatted at the factory, and does not require formatting. To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice . Formatting is completed, and all the images will be deleted.
Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting] is displayed: Operate the POWER switch/operation buttons. Eject the Memory Stick Duo. Formatting erases everything on the Memory Stick Duo including protected image data and newly created folders.

1380 580

800 350

450 190

150 60

16:9 picture

1060 450

600 260

130 60
The table shows the approximate number of still images that can be taken for each image size. [FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the bottom.

FILE NO.

SERIES
Assigns le numbers in sequence even if the Memory Stick Duo is replaced with another one. The le number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.

ALL ERASE

Deletes all the pictures on a Memory Stick Duo without image protection, or in the selected folder.
Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT
FOLDER]. [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the Memory Stick Duo. [CURRENT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder. Touch [YES] twice .
Cancel image protection on the Memory Stick Duo beforehand when using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab (p. 107). The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder. Do not do any of the following while [ Erasing all data.] is displayed: Operate the POWER switch/operation buttons. Eject the Memory Stick Duo.
Resets the le number to 0001 each time the Memory Stick Duo is changed.

Play back the CH1/CH2 audios from each channel.
Play back the CH1 sound in channels 1/2.
Play back the CH2 sound in channels 1/2.
When you set [AUDIO CH SEL] to [CH1, CH2] and play back the audios with the camcorder which has speaker, the audios are mixed.

AUDIO MODE

Records in the 12-bit mode (4 stereo sounds).

FS32K (

FS48K (
Records in the 16-bit mode (2 stereo sounds with high quality).

MIC NR

Reduce noise from the microphone.
Sound is recorded in the [STEREO] setting if the microphone is not connected, even if another setting is selected.
Deactivate this function.

XLR SET

You can select this setting when using an extension microphone.

MIC LEVEL

You can adjust the recording sound level manually. AUTO
Adjust the recording sound level automatically.

AU.CH1 LEVEL

Adjust the recording CH1 level automatically.
Adjust the recording level of CH1 by touching /.
Touch / to adjust the recording sound level during recording or standby. The recording sound level adjustment bars appear on the screen. The recording sound level increases as the bar goes to the right. The recording level meter appears when the default setting is changed.
Use headphones to monitor the sound when adjusting it. The limiter in your camcorder enables recording with reduced distortion, even if you set the recording level too high in the [MANUAL] setting. For best results, adjust the recording level so as to avoid exceeding 0dB. When checking the detailed information of audio settings, select [STATUS CHECK] (p. 62). You can also check [MIC LEVEL] during [AUTO].

AU.CH2 LEVEL

Adjust the recording CH2 level automatically.
Adjust the recording level of CH2 by touching /.
If you change the default settings, the input level meter is displayed on the screen.

AU.MAN GAIN

You can select whether the Audio level of channel 1 is linked with or separated from channel 2 when using an external microphone. SEPARATE
Record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel 2 (Audio level separated).

EXT SUR MIC (External surround microphone)

WIDE STEREO ( )

Records 2 channel sound with more presence by connecting a microphone (optional).

LINKED

Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 as a set, like stereo sound (Audio level linked). appears on the [STATUS CHECK], [AU.CH1 LEVEL] and [AU.CH2 LEVEL] display.
This function is effective when [AU.CH1 LEVEL] or [AU.CH2 LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL]. Continued

STEREO

Records the stereo sound normally.
You need a compatible accessory such as the ECM-HQP1 microphone (optional) to record the sound in the [WIDE STEREO] setting.
If either the CH1 or CH2 setting is changed to [AUTO] or [MANUAL], the other setting is automatically changed to the same setting. When you select [ON], the battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

VF POWER

The picture is not displayed in viewnder when the LCD panel is open.

LCD/VF SET

The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Adjust the brightness with Touch.
The picture is displayed in viewnder when the LCD panel is open.
When you select [ON], the battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p.14).

VF COLOR

Display pictures in the viewnder in color.

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight. NORMAL

Standard brightness.

Display pictures in the viewnder in black and white.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.
When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

ALLSCAN MODE

When you set [ALLSCAN MODE] to [ON], you can check the area surrounding the picture frame. During the simple all scan display, a black frame appears around the screen. Set to [OFF] to return to the previous screen.
When this function is activated, pictures are output in the interlace letter box except for the HDV signals from the COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jacks. The default setting is [OFF].

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with /.

Low intensity

High intensity

COMPONENT

Select the input signal when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV compatible with 480i.

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewnder. NORMAL

1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in

Recording movies.

2 Play the video you want to record.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.
Deleting recorded pictures from the Memory Stick Duo
Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specic information
(Image protection/Print mark)
When you are using a Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is not set to the write-protect position (p. 107).

60min 1010001

2 / MEMORY PLAY
Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection)
You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure.
3 Select a picture you want to

delete with /.

To delete all pictures at once, select [ ALL ERASE] (p. 51).

[PROTECT].

4 Touch

[YES].

The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted.
3 Touch the image that you want to

protect.

PROTECT
You can delete pictures on the index screen (p. 23). You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Touch [ DELETE] the picture you want to delete [YES]. Pictures cannot be deleted when a Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab is set to the write-protect position (p. 107), or when the selected picture is protected (p. 74).

appears.

1010002 2/ 10

[END].

To cancel image protection, touch the image again to cancel image protection in step 3.

Printing recorded images

(PictBridge compliant printer)
Selecting still images for printing (Print mark)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (You cannot specify the number of printouts.) You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to supply power from the wall outlet. Insert the Memory Stick Duo on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer.

Copying movies on a tape to the computer
Close down all applications running on the computer. Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the camcorder and computer.
If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and ejecting the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit. Make sure to disconnect the USB cable (supplied) before turning off your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). The computer needs to be provided with an i.LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy HDV signals. The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) as shown in the table below.
Format for copying to the computer Recorded format Required software

Recommended connection

Connect as shown in the following illustrations to operate the camcorder correctly.
Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable (supplied). Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable (supplied). Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB devices to the computer. Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub. Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack on the computer. Operation is not guaranteed on all the recommended environments.
Editing software capable of copying HDV signal Editing software capable of copying DVCAM (DV) signal Editing software capable of copying DVCAM (DV) signal

DVCAM (DV)

Refer to the operating instructions of the software for the details on image copying. Refer to the operational instruction of the editing software for the recommended connection. Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly.
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack i.LINK cable (optional)
Copying movies on a tape to the computer (Continued)
Notes on connecting to the computer
Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the computer rst, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder. The computer may hang up or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situation. Making the following setup to connect your camcorder to a computer that does not support the video signal formats that appear on the LCD screen of your camcorder display (HDV or DVCAM (DV)). Changing the [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings on the (STANDARD SET) menu while connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional). Changing the [REC FORMAT] setting on the (STANDARD SET) menu while connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) with the POWER switch set to CAMERATAPE. Changing the POWER switch position while connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional). The format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) of input/output signal appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder while connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional).

appears on the LCD screen.
This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard.
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 65). Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Insert a new battery. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks (p. 114). Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it. You cannot use the ZERO SET MEMORY button with your camcorder.
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] [OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT] TELE MACRO [COLOR SLOW S] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] [COLOR SLOW S] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25) If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot adjust [EXPOSURE] manually.
You cannot adjust the exposure manually with: NightShot [COLOR SLOW S] [COLOR BAR] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25) If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is canceled.
[WHITE BAL.] does not function.
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)
You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS].
You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS] with [COLOR BAR].
[SHUTTR SPEED] cannot be adjusted manually.
You cannot adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] with: NightShot [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR BAR] [COLOR SLOW S] [OLD MOVIE] of [D. EFFECT] [SPOT METER] When [EXPOSURE] is anything other than [AUTO] When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25) When [CINEFRAME] is set, the shutter speed cannot be adjusted to 1/30 second or less. When [PROGRAM AE] is set, [SHUTTR SPEED] returns to [AUTO].
[AE SHIFT] cannot be operated.
You cannot use [AE SHIFT] together with: [COLOR BAR] When [EXPOSURE] is anything other than [AUTO]
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with: [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR BAR] When the FOCUS/ZOOM switch is set to AUTO
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S].
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: [FADER] [D. EFFECT] [PROGRAM AE] [SHUTTR SPEED] [COLOR BAR] NightShot [SPOT METER] When [EXPOSURE] is anything other than [AUTO] [CINEFRAME]

New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.
Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [CH1, CH2] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 58).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording.
You cannot input pictures.
You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 65). You cannot input pictures if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
You cannot monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) because you cannot copy pictures with the USB cable (supplied).
You cannot view the video and still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer.
Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. You cannot use an i.LINK cable (optional). Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMORY STICK].
[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMORY STICK]. Insert a Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder. Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer.

It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.
On handling a Memory Stick
Keep the following in mind when handling a Memory Stick Duo.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a Memory Stick Duo. Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick Duo or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When you carry or store a Memory Stick Duo, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo. Do not let the Memory Stick Duo get wet. Be careful to keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Continued
About the Memory Stick (Continued)

On a location for use

Do not use or keep the Memory Stick Duo in the following locations.
Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. Places under direct sunlight. Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
On the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
(supplied) After inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you can use it with a standard Memory Stick compliant device.
When using a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that improper use may damage the device. Also, if you force the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot may be damaged. Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor without a Memory Stick Duo attached. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use a Memory Stick Duo that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 51). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Duo. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modied on your computer. When playing back image data recorded with other devices.
On a Memory Stick PRO Duo
The maximum memory capacity of a Memory Stick PRO Duo that can be used on your camcorder is 2 GB. This unit does not support high speed data transfer.
On image data compatibility
Image data les recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not

On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Disconnect cables other than that of the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, then eject the cassette and Memory Stick Duo from your camcorder. Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [CALIBRATION] .
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are ngerprints on the lens surface. In hot or humid locations. When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do
CALIBRATION Touch the "x"
Touch the displayed on the screen with the corner of the supplied Memory Stick Duo or the like.
not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

Specications

System
Video recording system (HDV) Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Still image recording system Audio recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Exif Ver. 2.2*1

Procedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Output connectors

Audio /Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 k (kilohms) COMPONENT Y:1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), OUT jack unbalanced PB/PR, CB/CR: 525 mVp-p (75 % color-bar) Headphones jack Stereo minijack ( 3.5)

Input/Output connectors

MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with DC 2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k (kilohms) ( 3.5 mm), Stereo type Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5) XLR3-pin, female, -60 dBu:3 k +4 dBu:10 k (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) mini-B i.LINK Interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100)
LANC jack INPUT1/ INPUT2 connectors USB jack HDV/DV jack
Picture Total dot number 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) (560 220)

Specications (Continued)

General
Power requirements Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) During camera recording using the viewnder with normal brightness with the XLR adaptor attached: HDV recording 6.4 W DVCAM (DV) recording 5.7 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness with the XLR adaptor attached: HDV recording 6.6 W DVCAM (DV) recording 5.9 W 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) 191 mm (2 7/1/5/8 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts 670 g (1 lb 7 oz) main unit only 1.1 kg (2 lb 8 oz) including the NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack, PHDVM-63DM cassette, lens hood with lens cover, XLR adaptor and microphone. See page 9.

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) main unit only
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specications.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM50)
Maximum output DC 8.4 V voltage Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Type 8.5 Wh (mAh) 38.2 20.5 55.6 mm (1 9/16 13/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) 76 g (2.7 oz) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Lithium ion
Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.)
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

Supplied accessories

AC Adaptor AC-L15A
Power requirements Current consumption Power consumption Output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (approx.) AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.35 - 0.18 A 18 W DC 8.4 V* 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) 100 mm (2 1/1/in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts

A/V connecting cable.. 34, 69 A/V OUT jack. 33, 69 Accessory shoe.. 19, 77 Access lamp.. 17 Active Interface Shoe. 77 AC Adaptor. 10 Adjusting exposure for back light.. 25 AE SHIFT.. 45, 93 ALLSCAN MODE. 60 ALL ERASE. 51 ASSIGN BTN.. 66 ATW SENS. 46 AUDIO CH SEL. 58 AUDIO MIX. 58 AUDIO MODE.. 58 Audio recording. 96 AUTO LOCK switch. 25 AUTO SHUTTER. 45
END SEARCH.. 31, 56 END SEARCH/Rec review display switch button. 28 ERASE ALL ERASE.. 51 Pictures.. 74 Expanded focus.. 25 EXPOSURE. 24, 44, 93 EXPOSURE/VOL lever.. 24, 49 EXPOSURE button. 24 EXP. BRKTG (Exposure bracketing).. 49 EXT SUR MIC (External surround microphone).. 59 EDIT/PLAY menu.. 56
BACK LIGHT. 25, 88 Battery BATTERY INFO (Battery info). 27 Battery pack. 10 Remaining battery. 27 BATT (battery release) lever... 11 BEACH&SKI.. 43 BEEP. 65 BLACK FADER. 52 BLACK STRTCH. 46
DATA CODE.. 64 DATE REC.. 65 Date search.. 32 DATE/TIME.. 64 DC IN jack.. 10 DC plug.. 10
FADER.. 52, 94 FILE NO. (File number). 51 FINE.. 49 FLASH LEVEL. 47 FLASH MODE.. 46 FLASH (Flash motion). 53 FLASH SET.. 46
Focus.. 25, 88 FOCUS/ZOOM switch.. 24, 25 Focus ring.. 25 Folder NEW FOLDER. 51 PB FOLDER (Playback folder).. 52 REC FOLDER (Recording folder).. 52 FORMAT. 51, 107 FS32K.. 58 FS48K.. 58 Full charge.. 11 FULL SCAN. 49
Indicators.. 30 Indicators display.. 28 INDOOR.. 44 InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 109 Initialize (Reset). 27 INPUT1/INPUT2 connector.. 19, 119 Insulation sheet.. 32 Internal microphone. 27 INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording).. 54 i.LINK.. 110 i.LINK cable. 69 i.LINK CONV. 33, 61
Macintosh.. 78, 80, 81 Maintenance.. 111 Manual focus. 25 MARKER SET.. 63 MEMORY SET menu.. 49 Memory Stick.. 107 Memory Stick Duo. 17 FORMAT.. 51 Insert/Eject.. 17 Number of recordable pictures. 50 Write-protect tab. 107 Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.. 9, 108 Memory Stick Duo slot. 17 Menu. 38 CAMERA SET menu. 43 EDIT/PLAY menu. 56 MEMORY SET menu.. 49 Menu items. 40 Personal Menu. 38, 67 PICT.APPLI. menu. 52 STANDARD SET menu.. 57
Grip belt. 13 GUIDEFRAME. 64
Jack.. 77 Jack cover.. 77 JPEG.. 107
HDV1080i.. 57 HDV format.. 57, 103 HD (high denition) image quality.. 33 Headphones jack. 77 HISTOGRAM. 48, 94 Holding the camcorder. 13
Label.. 104 LANC jack.. 77 LANDSCAPE.. 43 LANGUAGE. 66 LCD/VF SET.. 60 LCD backlight.. 14 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light).. 60 LCD BRIGHT.. 60 LCD COLOR.. 60 LCD PANEL. 65 LCD panel.. 14 LCD BL LEVEL.. 60 LCD BRIGHT. 60 LCD COLOR. 60 LCD screen.. 5 Lens hood with lens cover.. 9, 20 Lid.. 17
TIME/LANGU. menu.. 66 Using the menu. 38 MENU ROTATE. 65 Microphone.. 9, 19 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack... 77 MIC LEVEL. 59 MIC NR. 59 Mirror mode.. 26 Moisture condensation. 112 MONOTONE.. 52 MOSAIC.. 54 MOSAIC FADER. 52